The UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022 notification was released by the Union Public Service Commission on December 22, 2021. A call for applications has been issued to fill 341 vacancies in the Combined Defence Services. The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2022 on April 10th, 2022. From December 22, 2021, to January 11, 2022, interested and eligible candidates can apply online.
Vacancy Details of the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
| S. No | Name of the Course | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun -154th (DE) Course commencing in January 2023 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2 | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in January 2023 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ] | 22 |
| 3 | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January 2023 i.e. No. 213 F(P) Course [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| 4 | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)117th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022 | 170 |
| 5 | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 30th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022 | 17 |
| 6 | Total | 341 |
Essential Qualification for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
- I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai: Candidates should have completed a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Indian Naval Academy: Candidates should hold a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.
- Air Force Academy: Candidates should hold a Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Age Limit for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
- IMA & Indian Naval Academy: Candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1998 and not later than 1st July, 2003.
- Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 Years as on 1st January 2023 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2003.
Job Location for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
Pay Scale Details for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
The pay scale of Army Officers and equivalent ranks in the Air Force and Navy are given below.
| S. No | Rank | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Lieutenant | 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| 2 | Captain | 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| 3 | Major | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| 4 | Lieutenant Colonel | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| 5 | Colonel | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| 6 | Brigadier | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| 7 | Major General | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| 8 | Lieutenant General HAG Scale | 182200 – 224100 |
| 9 | HAG+Scale | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| 10 | VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lieutenant General (NFSG) | 2,25,000 |
| 11 | COAS | 2,50,000 |
| 12 | Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of
Lieutenant to Brigadier | 15,500 |
| 13 | Stipend to Gentlemen or Lady Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA and OTA. | 56,100 |
Application Fee for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
| S. No | Category | Application Fees |
| 1 | UR / OBC / Other | 200/- |
| 2 | SC / ST / Female | Nil |
Mode of Selection for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
How to Apply for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
- Candidates should apply online by visiting the official website of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in.
- Use a valid email-id and mobile number for registration.
- Complete the part-I and Part-II registration.
- Verify the same before submission.
- Candidates must upload all the required documents.
- The Online Applications can be filled up from 22/12/2021 to 11/01/2022 till 6:00 PM.
- Pay the application fees (instructions given above).
- Submit the Online Application.
- Take out a printout of the finally submitted application.
Important Links & Dates for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2022
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 22/12/2021 |
| Last Date of Application | 11/01/2022 till 6:00 PM |
| Date of Examination | 10/04/2022 |
| Online Applications can be withdrawn from | 18/01/2022 to 24/01/2022 till 6:00 PM |
| Application Type | Online |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
